The City Administrator, as the appointing authority, shall designate code officers or designees, who shall administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter and are hereby authorized to cause inspections on a scheduled basis, or otherwise when reason exists to believe that a violation of this chapter has been or is being committed. Except in emergency situations of imminent danger to human life and safety, no code officer will enter private property for the purpose of inspecting or preventing a code violation without the permission of the owner, resident, or other person in control of the property, unless the officer or person designated has obtained a warrant or order from a court of competent jurisdiction authorizing entry.
(Ord. 69, Fourth Series, passed 4-6-2021)